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  • Page 1 User's Guide NPD5757-00 EN...
  • Page 2 Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.)
  • Page 3 ❏ PRINT Image Matching™ and the PRINT Image Matching logo are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Copyright © 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All rights reserved. ❏ Epson Scan 2 software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group. ❏ libtiff Copyright ©...
  • Page 4 Wi-Fi Connection..... . . 17 Using Epson iPrint..... . . 56 Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Connection.
  • Page 5 Ink Bottle Codes......68 Epson Event Manager..... . .88 Ink Bottle Handling Precautions.
  • Page 6 Other Printing Problems....110 Contacting Epson Support....126 Printing Is Too Slow.

  • Page 7: Introduction To The Manuals

    About This Manual About This Manual Introduction to the Manuals The following manuals are supplied with your Epson printer. As well as the manuals, see the help included in the various Epson software applications. ❏ Start Here (paper manual) Provides you with information on setting up the printer, installing the software, using the printer, solving problems, and so on.

  • Page 8: Descriptions Used In This Manual

    Descriptions Used in this Manual ❏ Screenshots of the printer driver and the Epson Scan 2 (scanner driver) screens are from Windows 10 or OS X El Capitan. The content displayed on the screens varies depending on the model and situation.

  • Page 9: Safety Instructions

    ❏ Some of the symbols used on your printer are to ensure safety and proper use of the printer. Visit the following Web site to learn the meaning of the symbols. http://support.epson.net/symbols ❏ Use only the power cord supplied with the printer and do not use the cord with any other equipment. Use of other cords with this printer or the use of the supplied power cord with other equipment may result in fire or electric shock.

  • Page 10: Printer

    User's Guide Important Instructions Advisories and Warnings for Setting Up the Printer ❏ Do not block or cover the vents and openings in the printer. ❏ Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer's label. ❏ Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off. ❏...

  • Page 11: Storing The Printer

    User's Guide Important Instructions Advisories and Warnings for Transporting or Storing the Printer ❏ When storing or transporting the printer, avoid tilting it, placing it vertically, or turning it upside down; otherwise ink may leak. ❏ Before transporting the printer, make sure that the print head is in the home (far right) position. Advisories and Warnings for Using the Printer with a Wireless Connection ❏...

  • Page 12: Part Names And Functions

    User's Guide Printer Basics Printer Basics Part Names and Functions Edge guide Feeds the paper straight into the printer. Slide to the edges of the paper. Rear paper feed Loads paper. Paper support Supports loaded paper. Feeder guard Prevents foreign substance from entering the printer. Usually keep this guard closed.
  • Page 13 User's Guide Printer Basics Scanner unit Scans placed originals. Open when removing jammed paper inside the printer. Ink tank unit Contains the ink tanks. Ink reservoir tanks (Ink tanks) Supplies ink to the print head. Print head (under this section) Fires ink.

  • Page 14: Control Panel

    User's Guide Printer Basics AC inlet Connects the power cord. USB port Connects a USB cable. Control Panel You can change the angle of the control panel. To lower the control panel, squeeze the lever on the back of the panel as shown below. Buttons and Lights...

  • Page 15: Network Settings

    User's Guide Printer Basics The left and right lights indicate the network status. ❏ (Green light - left): Turns on while the printer is connected to a wireless (Wi-Fi) network. ❏ (Orange light - right): Turns on while the printer is connected to a network in Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) mode.

  • Page 16: Network Settings

    User's Guide Printer Basics Related Information “Checking the Error Indicators on the Printer” on page 93 & “Making Wi-Fi Settings by PIN Code Setup (WPS)” on page 21 & “Restoring the Network Settings from the Control Panel” on page 31 &...

  • Page 17: Network Connection Types

    User's Guide Network Settings Network Settings Network Connection Types You can use the following connection methods. Wi-Fi Connection Connect the printer and the computer or smart device to the access point. This is the typical connection method for home or office networks where computers are connected by Wi-Fi through the access point. Related Information “Connecting to a Computer”...

  • Page 18: Connecting To A Computer

    Access the following website, and then enter the product name. Go to Setup, and then start setting up. http://epson.sn ❏ Setting up using the software disc (only for the models that come with a software disc and users with computers with disc drives.)

  • Page 19: Connecting To A Smart Device

    You can use the printer from a smart device when you connect the printer to the same Wi-Fi network (SSID) as the smart device. To use the printer from a smart device, set up from the following website. Access to the website from the smart device that you want to connect to the printer. http://epson.sn > Setup Note: If you want to connect a computer and a smart device to the printer at the same time, we recommend connecting the computer first.

  • Page 20: Making Wi-Fi Settings By Push Button Setup

    User's Guide Network Settings Making Wi-Fi Settings by Push Button Setup You can automatically set up a Wi-Fi network by pressing a button on the access point. If the following conditions are met, you can set up by using this method. ❏...
  • Page 21 User's Guide Network Settings “When You Cannot Make Network Settings” on page 99 & Making Wi-Fi Settings by PIN Code Setup (WPS) You can connect to an access point by using a PIN code that is printed on the network status sheet. You can use this method to set up if an access point is capable of WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup).

  • Page 22: Connection Settings

    User's Guide Network Settings Making Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Connection Settings This method allows you to connect the printer directly to devices without an access point. The printer acts as an access point. Important: When you connect from a computer or smart device to the printer using the Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) connection, the printer is connected to the same Wi-Fi network (SSID) as the computer or smart device and the communication is established between them.

  • Page 23: Checking The Network Connection Status

    Press the button if you want to reject the connection request. See Tips on the following website for more details. http://epson.sn > Support Related Information “Printing a Network Status Sheet” on page 29 &...
  • Page 24 User's Guide Network Settings Messages and Solutions on the Network Connection Report Check the messages and error codes on the network connection report, and then follow the solutions. a. Error code b. Messages on the Network Environment Related Information “E-2, E-3, E-7” on page 25 &...
  • Page 25 ❏ If your Wi-Fi connection suddenly disconnects, check for the conditions below. If any of these conditions are applicable, reset your network settings by downloading and running the software from the following website. http://epson.sn > Setup ❏ Another smart device was added to the network using push button setup.
  • Page 26 User's Guide Network Settings Solutions: Make sure the access point's security type is set to one of the following. If it is not, change the security type on the access point, and then reset the printer's network settings. ❏ WEP-64 bit (40 bit) ❏...
  • Page 27 If still does not connect your printer and network devices after confirming the above, turn off the access point. Wait for about 10 seconds, and then turn it on. Then reset your network settings by downloading and running the installer from the following website. http://epson.sn > Setup Related Information “Connecting to a Computer”...
  • Page 28 ❏ Turn off the access point. Wait for about 10 seconds, and then turn it on. ❏ Make network settings again using the installer. You can run it from the following website. http://epson.sn > Setup ❏ You can register several passwords on an access point that uses WEP security type. If several passwords are registered, check if the first registered password is set on the printer.

  • Page 29: Printing A Network Status Sheet

    ❏ Make network settings on the computer that is on the same network as the printer using the installer. You can run it from the following website. http://epson.sn > Setup ❏ You can register several passwords on an access point that uses the WEP security type. If several passwords are registered, check if the first registered password is set on the printer.

  • Page 30: Replacing Or Adding New Access Points

    Access the following website, and then enter the product name. Go to Setup, and then start setting up. http://epson.sn ❏ Setting up using the software disc (only for the models that come with a software disc and users with computers with disc drives.)

  • Page 31: Control Panel

    User's Guide Network Settings Select Change or re-set the connection method on the Select Software Installation screen, and then click Next. Restoring the Network Settings from the Control Panel You can restore all network settings to their defaults. 1. Turn the printer off. 2.

  • Page 32: Paper Handling Precautions

    User's Guide Loading Paper Loading Paper Paper Handling Precautions ❏ Read the instruction sheets supplied with the paper. ❏ Fan and align the edges of the paper before loading. Do not fan or curl photo paper. Doing so may damage the printable side.

  • Page 33: Available Paper And Capacities

    For manual 2-sided printing, you can load up to 30 sheets for paper with one side already printed. Only printing from computer or smart device is available. Note: The availability of paper varies by location. For the latest information on paper available in your area, contact Epson support. Commercially Available Paper...

  • Page 34: Loading Paper In The Rear Paper Feed

    Envelope Envelope For smart devices, these media types can be selected when printing using Epson iPrint. These paper types are compatible with Exif Print and PRINT Image Matching when printed by the printer driver. For more information, see the documentation that came with the Exif Print or PRINT Image Matching compatible digital camera.
  • Page 35 User's Guide Loading Paper 3. Load paper vertically along the right side of the rear paper feed with the printable side facing up. Important: Do not load more than the maximum number of sheets specified for the paper. For plain paper, do not load above the line indicated by the triangle symbol on the edge guide.
  • Page 36 User's Guide Loading Paper 4. Slide the edge guide to the edge of the paper, and then close the feeder guard. 5. Slide out the output tray. Note: Return the remaining paper to its package. If you leave it in the printer, the paper may curl or the print quality may decline.

  • Page 37: Placing Originals On The Scanner Glass

    User's Guide Placing Originals Placing Originals Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Important: When placing bulky originals such as books, prevent exterior light from shining directly onto the scanner glass. 1. Open the document cover. 2. Remove any dust or stains on the scanner glass. 3.

  • Page 38: Same Time

    Time You can scan multiple photos at the same time and save each image in Photo Mode in Epson Scan 2 when you select Thumbnail from the list at the top of the preview window. Place the photos 4.5 mm away from the horizontal and vertical edges of the scanner glass, and place them at least 20 mm apart from each other.

  • Page 39: Printing From A Computer

    User's Guide Printing Printing Printing from a Computer Printing Basics - Windows Note: ❏ See the online help for explanations of the setting items. Right-click an item, and then click Help. ❏ Operations differ depending on the application. See the application's help for details. 1.

  • Page 40: Printing Basics - Mac Os

    User's Guide Printing ❏ Quality: Select the print quality. Selecting High provides higher quality printing, but the printing speed may be slower. ❏ Color: Select Grayscale when you want to print in black or shades of gray. Note: When printing on envelopes, select Landscape as the Orientation setting. 7.
  • Page 41 ❏ When printing on envelopes, select landscape orientation. 5. Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. Note: On OS X Mountain Lion or later, if the Print Settings menu is not displayed, the Epson printer driver has not been installed correctly. Select System Preferences from the menu >...

  • Page 42: Printing On 2-Sides (For Windows Only)

    ❏ Depending on the paper and the data, ink may bleed through to the other side of the paper. ❏ If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled, access the printer driver, click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab, and then select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3.

  • Page 43: Printing Several Pages On One Sheet

    User's Guide Printing 4. Select Manual (Long-edge binding) or Manual (Short-edge binding) from 2-Sided Printing on the Main tab. 5. Click Settings, make the appropriate settings, and then click OK. Note: To print as a booklet, select Booklet. 6. Set the other items on the Main and More Options tabs as necessary, and then click OK. 7.

  • Page 44: Printing To Fit The Paper Size

    User's Guide Printing 5. Click Page Order, make the appropriate settings, and then click OK to close the window. 6. Set the other items on the Main and More Options tabs as necessary, and then click OK. 7. Click Print. Related Information “Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed”...
  • Page 45 User's Guide Printing Printing to Fit the Paper Size - Windows Note: This feature is not available for borderless printing. 1. Load paper in the printer. 2. Open the file you want to print. 3. Access the printer driver window. 4.
  • Page 46 User's Guide Printing Printing Multiple Files Together (for Windows Only) Job Arranger Lite allows you to combine several files created by different applications and print them as a single print job. You can specify the print settings for combined files, such as layout, print order, and orientation. 1.

  • Page 47: Printing One Image On Multiple Sheets To Create A Poster (For Windows Only)

    User's Guide Printing Printing One Image on Multiple Sheets to Create a Poster (for Windows Only) This feature allows you to print one image on multiple sheets of paper. You can create a larger poster by taping them together. Note: This feature is not available for borderless printing.
  • Page 48 User's Guide Printing Making Posters Using Overlapping Alignment Marks Here is an example of how to make a poster when 2x2 Poster is selected, and Overlapping Alignment Marks is selected in Print Cutting Guides. 1. Prepare Sheet 1 and Sheet 2. Cut off the margins of Sheet 1 along the vertical blue line through the center of the top and bottom cross marks.
  • Page 49 User's Guide Printing 2. Place the edge of Sheet 1 on top of Sheet 2 and align the cross marks, then temporarily tape the two sheets together from the back. 3. Cut the taped sheets in two along the vertical red line through the alignment markers (this time, the line to the left of the cross marks).
  • Page 50 User's Guide Printing 4. Tape the sheets together from the back. 5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to tape Sheet 3 and Sheet 4 together. 6. Cut off the margins of Sheet 1 and Sheet 2 along the horizontal blue line through the center of the left and right side cross marks.
  • Page 51 User's Guide Printing 7. Place the edge of Sheet 1 and Sheet 2 on top of Sheet 3 and Sheet 4 and align the cross marks, and then temporarily tape them together from the back.
  • Page 52 User's Guide Printing 8. Cut the taped sheets in two along the horizontal red line through the alignment markers (this time, the line above the cross marks). 9. Tape the sheets together from the back.

  • Page 53: Printing Using Advanced Features

    User's Guide Printing 10. Cut off the remaining margins along the outer guide. Printing Using Advanced Features This section introduces a variety of additional layout and printing features available on the printer driver. Related Information “Windows Printer Driver” on page 82 &...

  • Page 54: Printing A Reduced Or Enlarged Document

    User's Guide Printing Windows To add your own preset, set items such as the Document Size and Paper Type on the Main or More Options tab, and then click Add/Remove Presets in Printing Presets. Note: To delete an added preset, click Add/Remove Presets, select the preset name you want to delete from the list, and then delete Mac OS Access the print dialog.

  • Page 55: Printing Photos Using Epson Easy Photo Print

    Click Watermark Features in the More Options tab, and then select Header/Footer. Click Settings and select necessary items from the drop-down list. Printing Photos Using Epson Easy Photo Print Epson Easy Photo Print lets you lay out and print photos easily on various types of paper. See the application's help for details. Note: ❏...

  • Page 56: Printing From Smart Devices

    Using Epson iPrint Epson iPrint is an application that allows you to print photos, documents, and web pages from a smart device such as a smartphone or tablet. You can use local print, printing from a smart device that is connected to the same wireless network as your printer, or remote print, printing from a remote location over the Internet.

  • Page 57: Canceling Printing

    Displays photos and documents you selected. Starts printing. Note: To print from the document menu using iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch running iOS, start Epson iPrint after transferring the document you want to print using the file sharing function in iTunes. Canceling Printing Note: ❏...

  • Page 58: Canceling Printing - Printer Button

    User's Guide Printing Canceling Printing - Printer Button Press the button to cancel the print job in progress. Canceling Printing - Windows 1. Access the printer driver window. 2. Select the Maintenance tab. 3. Click Print Queue. 4. Right-click on the job you want to cancel and then select Cancel. Related Information “Windows Printer Driver”...

  • Page 59: Copying Basics

    User's Guide Copying Copying Copying Basics You can copy on A4-size paper at the same magnification. Margins with a width of 3 mm appear around the edges of the paper regardless of whether or not the original has margins around the edges of the paper. When copying originals smaller than A4-size, margins will be wider than 3 mm depending on the position where you place the original.

  • Page 60: Scanning From The Control Panel

    Note: ❏ You can change the scan settings such as the scanning size, folder to save, or save format, by using Epson Event Manager. ❏ The color, size, and border of the scanned image will not be exactly the same as the original.
  • Page 61 User's Guide Scanning 4. Make the following settings on the Main Settings tab. ❏ Document Size: Select the size of the original you placed. ❏ Image Type: Select the color for saving the scanned image. ❏ Resolution: Select the resolution. Note: The Document Source setting is fixed as Scanner Glass.
  • Page 62 User's Guide Scanning Note: The items may not be available depending on other settings you made. 6. Set the file saving settings. ❏ Image Format: Select the save format from the list. You can make detailed settings for each save format except BITMAP and PNG. Select Options from the list after selecting the save format.
  • Page 63 User's Guide Scanning Scanning Photos or Pictures (Photo Mode) Using Photo Mode in Epson Scan 2, you can scan originals with wide variety of image adjustment features that are suitable for photos or pictures. 1. Place the originals. By placing multiple originals on the scanner glass, you can scan them all at the same time. Make sure there is a gap of at least 20 mm between the originals.
  • Page 64 User's Guide Scanning 5. Click Preview. The preview window opens, and the previewed images are displayed as thumbnails. Note: To preview the entire scanned area, select Normal from the list at the top of the preview widow. 6. Confirm the preview, and make image adjustment settings on the Advanced Settings tab if necessary.
  • Page 65 User's Guide Scanning You can adjust the scanned image using detailed settings that are suitable for photos or pictures, such as the following. ❏ Brightness: You can adjust the brightness for the scanned image. ❏ Contrast: You can adjust the contrast for the scanned image. ❏...

  • Page 66: Scanning From Smart Devices

    Scanning from Smart Devices Epson iPrint is an application that allows you to scan photos and documents from a smart device, such as a smartphone or tablet, that is connected to the same wireless network as your printer. You can save the scanned data on a smart device or to Cloud services, send it by email, or print it.
  • Page 67 User's Guide Scanning The following screens are subject to change without notice. Home screen displayed when the application is started. Displays information on how to setup the printer and a FAQ. Displays the screen where you can select the printer and make printer settings. Once you have selected the printer, you do not need to select it again from the next time.

  • Page 68: Checking The Ink Levels

    Y: Yellow Important: Epson warranty does not cover damage caused by inks other than those specified, including any genuine Epson ink not designed for this printer or any third party ink. Other products not manufactured by Epson may cause damage that is not covered by Epson’s warranties, and under certain circumstances, may cause erratic printer behavior.

  • Page 69: Ink Bottle Handling Precautions

    ❏ Store ink bottles at normal room temperature and keep them away from direct sunlight. ❏ Epson recommends using the ink bottle before the date printed on the package. ❏ Store the ink bottles in the same environment as the printer.
  • Page 70 User's Guide Refilling Ink 1. Open the ink tank unit cover, and then remove the cap of the ink tank. After removing the cap, place it on the protruding portion on the ink tank as shown in 3 in the illustration below. Important: ❏...
  • Page 71 User's Guide Refilling Ink Note: ❏ Design of ink bottles varies depending on the production date and the location of purchase. ❏ Do not dispose of the top of the cap or the cap cover. If any ink remains in the ink bottle after refilling the tank, use the top of the cap or cap cover to seal the ink bottle cap.
  • Page 72 User's Guide Refilling Ink Note: If any ink remains in the ink bottle after refilling the ink tank to the upper line, install the top of the cap or cap cover securely and store the ink bottle upright for later use. 5.

  • Page 73: Checking And Cleaning The Print Head

    We recommend to turn off the printer. If print quality has still not improved, contact Epson support. ❏ To prevent the print head from drying out, do not unplug the printer while the power is on.

  • Page 74: Windows

    User's Guide Maintaining the Printer 5. Hold the button down for three seconds until the power light starts flashing. Print head cleaning starts. 6. When the power light stops flashing, print a nozzle check pattern again. Repeat cleaning and printing the pattern until all lines are printed completely.

  • Page 75: Replacing Ink Inside The Ink Tubes - Windows

    ❏ This feature effects the service life of the ink pad. Ink pad reaches its capacity earlier by running this feature. Contact Epson or an authorised Epson service provider to request replacement before the end of its service life. It is not a user-serviceable part.

  • Page 76: Aligning The Print Head - Mac Os

    User's Guide Maintaining the Printer 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. Related Information “Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed” on page 34 & “Windows Printer Driver” on page 82 & Aligning the Print Head - Mac OS 1. Load A4-size plain paper in the printer. 2.

  • Page 77: Through The Printer

    User's Guide Maintaining the Printer Important: Never use alcohol or thinner to clean the printer. These chemicals can damage the printer. 1. Open the document cover. 2. Use a soft, dry, clean cloth to clean the surface of the scanner glass. Note: ❏...

  • Page 78: Checking The Total Number Of Pages Fed Through The Printer - Windows

    User's Guide Maintaining the Printer Checking the Total Number of Pages Fed Through the Printer - Windows 1. Access the printer driver window. 2. Click Printer and Option Information on the Maintenance tab. Related Information “Windows Printer Driver” on page 82 &...
  • Page 79 User's Guide Maintaining the Printer 2. Click Options & Supplies > Utility > Open Printer Utility. 3. Click Printer Settings. 4. Select the time period before the printer enters sleep mode as the Sleep Timer setting, and click Apply. To make the printer turn off automatically, select the time period as the Power Off Timer setting, and click Apply.

  • Page 80: Epson Connect Service

    Epson Connect Service By using Epson Connect service available on the Internet, you can print from your smartphone, tablet PC, or laptop, anytime and practically anywhere. The features available on the Internet are as follows.

  • Page 81: Running Web Config On A Web Browser

    IPv4: http://the printer's IP address/ Examples: IPv4: http://192.168.100.201/ Note: Using the smart device, you can also run Web Config from the maintenance screen of Epson iPrint. Related Information “Using Epson iPrint” on page 56 & Running Web Config on Windows When connecting a computer to the printer using WSD, follow the steps below to run Web Config.

  • Page 82: Windows Printer Driver

    User's Guide Network Service and Software Information Windows Printer Driver The printer driver controls the printer according to the commands from an application. Making settings on the printer driver provides the best printing results. You can also check the status of the printer or keep it in top operating condition using the printer driver utility.

  • Page 83: Guide To Windows Printer Driver

    User's Guide Network Service and Software Information Guide to Windows Printer Driver Help is available in the printer driver for Windows. To view explanations of the setting items, right-click on each item, and then click Help. Main Tab You can make basic settings for printing, such as paper type or paper size. You can also make settings for printing both sides of the paper or printing multiple pages on one sheet.
  • Page 84 You can select additional layout and printing options such as changing the size of a printout or making color corrections. Maintenance Tab You can run maintenance features such as nozzle check and print head cleaning, and by starting EPSON Status Monitor 3, you can check printer status and error information.

  • Page 85: Printer Driver

    User's Guide Network Service and Software Information Making Operation Settings for the Windows Printer Driver You can make settings such as enabling EPSON Status Monitor 3. 1. Access the printer driver window. 2. Click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab.

  • Page 86: Guide To Mac Os Printer Driver

    When you select EPSON Color Controls from the Color Matching menu, you can select a color correction method. Note: On OS X Mountain Lion or later, if Print Settings menu is not displayed, Epson printer driver has not been installed correctly. Select System Preferences from the menu >...

  • Page 87: Printer Driver

    Network Service and Software Information Epson Printer Utility You can run a maintenance feature such as nozzle check and print head cleaning, and by starting EPSON Status Monitor, you can check printer status and error information. Making Operation Settings for the Mac OS Printer Driver...

  • Page 88: Epson Scan 2 (Scanner Driver)

    Enter the application name in the search charm, and then select the displayed icon. ❏ Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP Click the start button, and then select All Programs or Programs > EPSON > Epson Scan 2> Epson Scan 2. Starting on Mac OS Note: Epson Scan 2 does not support the Mac OS fast user switching feature.

  • Page 89: Epson Easy Photo Print

    Epson Easy Photo Print Epson Easy Photo Print is an application that allows you to easily print photos with various layouts. You can preview the photo image and adjust the images or position. You can also print photos with a frame. See the application's help for details.

  • Page 90: Epson Software Updater

    Click the start button, and then select All Programs (or Programs) > Epson Software > EPSON Software Updater. Note: You can also start EPSON Software Updater by clicking the printer icon on the task bar on the desktop, and then selecting Software Update. Starting on Mac OS Select Go >...

  • Page 91: Uninstalling Applications - Mac Os

    6. Select the application you want to uninstall, and then click Uninstall. Important: The Uninstaller removes all drivers for Epson inkjet printers on the computer. If you use multiple Epson inkjet printers and you only want to delete some drivers, delete all of them first, and then install the necessary printer driver again.

  • Page 92: Installing Applications

    Do not turn off the computer or the printer while updating. Note: If you cannot find the application you want to update in the list, you cannot update using the EPSON Software Updater. Check for the latest versions of the applications from your local Epson website.

  • Page 93: Checking The Printer Status

    The ink pads need to be replaced. light and light flash alternately. Contact Epson or an authorised Epson service An ink pad is nearing or at the end of its provider to replace the ink pad*. It is not a user- service life.

  • Page 94: Checking The Printer Status - Windows

    Monitoring Preferences on the Maintenance tab, and then select Register the shortcut icon to the taskbar. ❏ If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled, click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab, and then select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3.

  • Page 95: Removing Jammed Paper

    User's Guide Solving Problems Removing Jammed Paper Check the error displayed on the control panel and follow the instructions to remove the jammed paper including any torn pieces. Next, clear the error. Important: Remove the jammed paper carefully. Removing the paper vigorously may cause damage to the printer. Related Information “Checking the Error Indicators on the Printer”...
  • Page 96 User's Guide Solving Problems 1. Open the scanner unit with the document cover closed. 2. Remove the jammed paper. Important: Do not touch the white flat cable, translucent part, and ink tubes inside the printer. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

  • Page 97: Paper Does Not Feed Correctly

    User's Guide Solving Problems 3. Close the scanner unit. Paper Does Not Feed Correctly Check the following points, and then take the appropriate actions to solve the problem. ❏ Place the printer on a flat surface and operate in the recommended environmental conditions. ❏...

  • Page 98: Several Sheets Of Paper Are Fed At A Time

    User's Guide Solving Problems Several Sheets of Paper are Fed at a Time ❏ Load one sheet of paper at a time. ❏ When several sheets of paper are fed at a time during manual 2-sided printing, remove any paper which is loaded in the printer before you reload the paper.

  • Page 99: When You Cannot Make Network Settings

    User's Guide Solving Problems Checking the printer status from the computer (Windows) Click Print Queue on the printer driver's Maintenance tab, and then check the following. ❏ Check if there are any paused print jobs. Cancel printing if necessary. ❏ Make sure the printer is not offline or pending. If the printer is offline or pending, clear the offline or pending setting from the Printer menu.
  • Page 100 User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ When you are using multiple access points at the same time, you may not be able to use the printer from the computer or smart device depending on the settings of the access points. Connect the computer or smart device to the same access point as the printer.

  • Page 101: When You Cannot Connect Using Wi-Fi Direct (Simple Ap) Connection

    User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ Most access points have a privacy separator feature that blocks communication between connected devices. If you cannot communicate between the printer and the computer or smart device even if they are connected to the same network, disable the privacy separator on the access point. See the manual provided with the access point for details.

  • Page 102: Checking The Ssid Connected To The Printer

    User's Guide Solving Problems ❏ Product status screen for Web Config Launch a web browser from the connected device, and then enter the IP address for Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) to open Web Config. Tap Product Status > Wi-Fi Direct and check the Wi-Fi Direct status. Disconnect unnecessary devices If four devices have already been connected to the printer, disconnect the unnecessary devices and try to connect the new device.

  • Page 103: Checking The Ssid For The Computer

    User's Guide Solving Problems Checking the SSID for the Computer Windows Click in the task tray on the desktop. Check the name of the connected SSID from the list displayed. Mac OS Click the Wi-Fi icon at the top of the computer screen. A list of SSIDs is displayed and the connected SSID is indicated with a check mark.

  • Page 104: Suddenly The Printer Cannot Print Over A Network Connection

    User's Guide Solving Problems Suddenly the Printer Cannot Print over a Network Connection ❏ When you have changed your access point or provider, try making network settings for the printer again. Connect the computer or smart device to the same SSID as the printer. ❏...

  • Page 105: Banding Or Unexpected Colors Appear

    User's Guide Solving Problems “Refilling the Ink Tanks” on page 69 & “Replacing Ink inside the Ink Tubes” on page 74 & Banding or Unexpected Colors Appear The print head nozzles may be clogged. Perform a nozzle check to check if the print head nozzles are clogged. Clean the print head if any of the print head nozzles are clogged.

  • Page 106: Misalignment

    User's Guide Solving Problems Blurry Prints, Vertical Banding, or Misalignment Align the print head. Related Information “Aligning the Print Head” on page 75 & Print Quality Does Not Improve Even After Aligning the Print Head During bidirectional (or high speed) printing, the print head prints while moving in both directions, and vertical lines may be misaligned.

  • Page 107: Paper Is Smeared Or Scuffed

    Epson paper. ❏ Try to use genuine Epson ink bottles. This product is designed to adjust colors based on the use of genuine Epson ink bottles. The use of non-genuine ink bottles may cause print quality to decline.

  • Page 108: Printed Photos Are Sticky

    & Images or Photos are Printed in Unexpected Colors When printing from the Windows printer driver, the Epson auto photo adjustment setting is applied by default depending on the paper type. Try change the setting. On the More Options tab, select Custom in Color Correction, and then click Advanced. Change the Scene Correction setting from Auto Correct to any other option.

  • Page 109: Are Incorrect

    User's Guide Solving Problems The Position, Size, or Margins of the Printout Are Incorrect ❏ Load paper in the correct direction, and slide the edge guides against the edges of the paper. ❏ When placing the originals on the scanner glass, align the corner of the original with the corner indicated by a symbol on the frame of the scanner glass.

  • Page 110: Uneven Colors, Smears, Dots, Or Straight Lines Appear In The Copied Image

    User's Guide Solving Problems Uneven Colors, Smears, Dots, or Straight Lines Appear in the Copied Image ❏ Clean the paper path. ❏ Clean the scanner glass. ❏ Do not press too hard on the original or the document cover when you are placing the originals on the scanner glass.

  • Page 111: Continuous Printing

    In Windows, make sure the printer (scanner) is displayed in Scanner and Camera. The printer (scanner) should be displayed as "EPSON XXXXX (printer name)". If the printer (scanner) is not displayed, uninstall and then re- install Epson Scan 2. See the following to access Scanner and Camera.

  • Page 112: Control Panel

    & The Image Quality Is Rough ❏ Set the Mode in Epson Scan 2 according to the original you want to scan. Scan using the settings for documents in Document Mode, and the settings for photos in Photo Mode. ❏ In Epson Scan 2, adjust the image using items on the Advanced Settings tab, and then scan.

  • Page 113: Offset Appears In The Background Of Images

    ❏ Select Document Mode as the Mode in Epson Scan 2. Scan using the settings for documents in Document Mode. ❏ In Document Mode in Epson Scan 2, when Image Type on the Main Settings tab is set to Black & White, adjust Threshold on the Advanced Settings tab. When you increase the Threshold, the black color area becomes larger.

  • Page 114: Scanner Glass

    & Text is Not Recognized Correctly when Saving as a Searchable PDF ❏ On the Image Format Options window in Epson Scan 2, check that Text Language is set correctly on the Text tab. ❏ Check that the original is placed straight.

  • Page 115: Cannot Solve Problems In The Scanned Image

    ❏ Originals with creases or wrinkles ❏ In Document Mode in Epson Scan 2, when Image Type on the Main Settings tab is set to Black & White, adjust Threshold on the Advanced Settings tab. When you increase the Threshold, black becomes stronger.

  • Page 116: Other Scanning Problems

    & Scanning Stops when Scanning to PDF/Multi-TIFF ❏ When scanning using Epson Scan 2, you can continuously scan up to 999 pages in PDF format and up to 200 pages in Multi-TIFF format. ❏ When scanning large volumes, we recommend scanning in grayscale.

  • Page 117: Technical Specifications

    User's Guide Appendix Appendix Technical Specifications Printer Specifications Print Head Nozzle Placement Black ink nozzles: 180 Color ink nozzles: 59 for each color Plain Paper 64 to 90 g/m2(17 to 24lb) Weight of Paper Envelopes Envelope #10, DL, C6: 75 to 90 g/m2 (20 to 24 lb) Even when the paper thickness is within this range, the paper may not feed in the printer or the print quality may decline depending on the paper properties or quality.

  • Page 118: Scanner Specifications

    User's Guide Appendix Printable Area for Envelopes Print quality may decline in the shaded areas due to the printer's mechanism. 3.0 mm (0.12 in.) 5.0 mm (0.20 in.) 18.0 mm (0.71 in.) 40.0 mm (1.57 in.) Scanner Specifications Scanner Type Flatbed Photoelectric Device Maximum Document Size...

  • Page 119: Network Function List

    Panel Operation Wi-Fi Setup Wi-Fi Setup Wizard ✓ Push Button Setup (WPS) ✓ PIN Code Setup ✓ Wi-Fi Auto Connect Epson iPrint Connection ✓ Wi-Fi Direct Setup General Network Setup ✓ Network Connection Check Network Status ✓ Network Status Sheet Printing Disable Wi-Fi ✓...

  • Page 120: Wi-Fi Specifications

    IPP Printing (Windows, Mac IPv4, IPv6 UPnP Printing IPv4 Information appliance PictBridge Printing (Wi-Fi) IPv4 Digital camera ✓ Epson Connect (Email Print) IPv4 Google Cloud Print IPv4, IPv6 ✓ Network Scanning Epson Scan 2 IPv4, IPv6 Event Manager IPv4 Epson Connect (Scan to...

  • Page 121: Security Protocol

    User's Guide Appendix Security Protocol SSL/TLS HTTPS Server/Client Dimensions Dimensions Storage ❏ Width: 445 mm (17.5 in.) ❏ Depth: 304 mm (12.0 in.) ❏ Height: 169 mm (6.7 in.) Printing ❏ Width: 445 mm (17.5 in.) ❏ Depth: 528 mm (20.8 in.) ❏...

  • Page 122: Environmental Specifications

    User's Guide Appendix Environmental Specifications Operation Use the printer within the range shown in the following graph. Temperature: 10 to 35°C (50 to 95°F) Humidity: 20 to 80% RH (without condensation) Storage Temperature: -20 to 40°C (-4 to 104°F) Humidity: 5 to 85% RH (without condensation) You can store for one month at 40°C (104°F).

  • Page 123: Regulatory Information

    Netherlands, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, Slovenia, Malta, Bulgaria, Czech, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia. Epson cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non- recommended modification of the products.

  • Page 124: Transporting The Printer

    User's Guide Appendix Transporting the Printer When you need to transport the printer to move or for repairs, follow the steps below to pack the printer. Caution: Be careful not to trap your hand or fingers when opening or closing the scanner unit. Otherwise you may be injured. Important: ❏...
  • Page 125 User's Guide Appendix 5. Make sure there are no originals on the printer. 6. Open the scanner unit with the document cover closed. Secure the print head to the case with tape. 7. Close the scanner unit. 8. Prepare to pack the printer as shown below.

  • Page 126: Where To Get Help

    Technical Support Web Site If you need further help, visit the Epson support website shown below. Select your country or region and go to the support section of your local Epson website. The latest drivers, FAQs, manuals, or other downloadables are also available from the site.

  • Page 127: Help For Users In Europe

    Depending on the product, network settings may be stored in the product’s memory. Due to breakdown or repair of a product, settings may be lost. Epson shall not be responsible for the loss of any data, for backing up or recovering settings even during a warranty period.

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